The phrase "literate adults" refers to people who can read and write well. They have the ability to understand written information and communicate effectively through writing. Full definition
Dr. Rényi has also introduced the first - ever electronic registration and enrollment system for low literate adults in the U.S., and the first - ever cohort - based, interactive online courses are to pilot in early 2014. (researchforaction.org)
From newspapers to novels, all texts for literate adults omit basic information — they use terms, draw analogies, and make references without offering definitions or explanations. (knowledgematterscampaign.org)
While the linguist takes the parlance of average literate adults as the yardstick of usage, Gwynne's grammarian balances it with the best that has been said and written, John Bull and Samuel Johnson. (firstthings.com)